About me

Hello, I’m Richa Joshi, an international business lawyer specializing in helping startups and SMEs build strong legal foundations for growth across India, the USA, UAE, and the UK. I focus on practical, straightforward legal solutions that empower founders and teams to scale confidently. My expertise covers business structuring, contract drafting, legal compliance, risk management, and sector-specific advisory for startups and SMEs. Over the past two years, I’ve supported startups and SMEs in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, founders’ agreements, partnership agreements, franchise agreements, and incorporation documents. I’ve worked with companies in sectors like Space Technology, E-Commerce & Gamification, IT, Service Aggregators, and Export-Import businesses. Whether you need help with entity formation, cross-border contracts, compliance with data privacy laws (India DPDP Act, EU/UK GDPR, CCPA), employment law, or sector-specific legal frameworks, I provide clear, actionable guidance. My approach is strategic and collaborative, understanding your goals before recommending legal solutions that fit. What I Offer 1. Startup Legal Consultations calls for company formation, funding, compliance, and growth structuring. 2. Contract Drafting & Review cross-border and local contracts, including NDAs, partnership agreements, franchise/distribution deals, SaaS agreements, and commercial agreements. 3. Compliance & Regulatory Strategy guidance on Indian and international regulations, data privacy compliance, GDPR, DPDP Act, CCPA, and sector-specific compliance. 4. Legal Templates & Toolkits, ready-to-use startup contracts, founders’ agreements, partnership agreements, franchise agreements, and policy frameworks for Indian and global businesses. Why Work With Me? - Global Experience: Advised on cross-border structuring, entity formation (UAE free zones, Delaware C-Corp), and international compliance. - Sector-Specific Expertise: Worked with startups in tech, e-commerce, gamification, IT, export-import, and space technology. - Practical & Collaborative: I focus on clarity, fairness, and risk prevention, so you can focus on building your business. - Actionable Insights: Legal research and opinions tailored to your business objectives and jurisdictional needs. How to Connect? If you’re building or scaling a business and need contracts, structure, or compliance that supports your goals, feel free to book a call or send a message. I welcome conversations with founders and teams looking for reliable, straightforward legal guidance. Let’s build a solid legal foundation for your business success. *Disclaimer - All services are for informational and mentorship purposes only and do not establish a formal attorney-client relationship for representation.